Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Work-life balance
Job Description
Hard Rock Casino Rockford is a premier entertainment destination known for its vibrant gaming, live music, and exceptional dining experiences in Rockford, Illinois. As part of the globally recognized Hard Rock brand, this location provides guests with a unique blend of thrilling gaming action combined with a dynamic music atmosphere. The casino is dedicated to delivering top-tier guest service, ensuring that every visitor leaves with memorable experiences. With a commitment to supporting its employees' health, well-being, and work-life balance, Hard Rock Casino Rockford offers comprehensive benefits packages that cater to both team members and their families, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace environment.
The role available is a Cook position focused on Asian cuisines including Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese dishes, reflecting the diverse culinary offerings at Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s restaurants. This full-time role demands expertise in preparing foods through various cooking methods such as grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising, and poaching. The cook will be responsible for preparing high-quality food items according to specified recipes and quality standards, ensuring excellent plate presentation and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
Working as a part of the kitchen team, the successful candidate will help create an inviting atmosphere for guests, contributing to the casino's reputation as a preferred entertainment choice. The position requires familiarity with kitchen equipment like deep fryers, broilers, stoves, mixers, ovens, and steam tables, and involves meticulous inventory management adhering to a first-in, first-out philosophy to minimize waste and control food costs. Emphasis is placed on continuous learning and adherence to company standards, with additional responsibilities including assisting in lowering food cost, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting team members to exceed guest expectations.
The ideal candidate is expected to hold a diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts or possess equivalent education and experience. Asian cooking experience and wok cooking are particularly valued, with certifications such as Red Seal or Safe Food Handling being beneficial. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including the ability to work holidays, weekends, and special events. The workplace environment can be hectic and fast-paced, requiring physical stamina and the ability to frequently lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
The compensation for this position ranges from $16 to $22 per hour, reflecting the skills and experience required. Hard Rock Casino Rockford boosts a culture where employees live the brand and actively contribute to maintaining high culinary and service standards. This role is perfect for passionate culinary professionals eager to develop their skills within an energetic and vibrant setting, while benefiting from a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, solid career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
The role available is a Cook position focused on Asian cuisines including Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese dishes, reflecting the diverse culinary offerings at Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s restaurants. This full-time role demands expertise in preparing foods through various cooking methods such as grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising, and poaching. The cook will be responsible for preparing high-quality food items according to specified recipes and quality standards, ensuring excellent plate presentation and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
Working as a part of the kitchen team, the successful candidate will help create an inviting atmosphere for guests, contributing to the casino's reputation as a preferred entertainment choice. The position requires familiarity with kitchen equipment like deep fryers, broilers, stoves, mixers, ovens, and steam tables, and involves meticulous inventory management adhering to a first-in, first-out philosophy to minimize waste and control food costs. Emphasis is placed on continuous learning and adherence to company standards, with additional responsibilities including assisting in lowering food cost, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting team members to exceed guest expectations.
The ideal candidate is expected to hold a diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts or possess equivalent education and experience. Asian cooking experience and wok cooking are particularly valued, with certifications such as Red Seal or Safe Food Handling being beneficial. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including the ability to work holidays, weekends, and special events. The workplace environment can be hectic and fast-paced, requiring physical stamina and the ability to frequently lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
The compensation for this position ranges from $16 to $22 per hour, reflecting the skills and experience required. Hard Rock Casino Rockford boosts a culture where employees live the brand and actively contribute to maintaining high culinary and service standards. This role is perfect for passionate culinary professionals eager to develop their skills within an energetic and vibrant setting, while benefiting from a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, solid career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
Job Requirements
- Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Board
- must successfully pass background check
- must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts
Job Qualifications
- Asian cooking experience preferred including Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean & Vietnamese cuisines
- diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts or comparable education preferred
- wok cooking experience
- Red Seal or equivalent certification an asset
- solid understanding of meat, starch, sauces, soups, and food safety preparation
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- ability to work flexible hours, and special events
Job Duties
- Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Rockford their choice for gaming entertainment
- responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members to provide superior guest service
- prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked
- prepare, maintain, and monitor quality control for hot food items including meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks and seasonings
- prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
- prepare food items with a focus on Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean & Vietnamese cuisines
- prepare guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
- maintain cleanliness and always comply with food sanitation standards
- visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen and ensure plates are clean and appetizing
- maintains high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food and ensuring that all food quality meets specifications and guarantees
- responsible for regularly restocking all kitchen supplies and food items required for service ensuring all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy
- confirm all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas
- responsible for maintaining a solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully applies culinary techniques with attention to detail regarding plate presentation and preparation
- ensures all equipment, tools, and supplies and maintaining equipment in good working order while following all procedures and policies set forth by the company
- operates, maintains, and cleans deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, flat top grill, and other equipment according to instructions
- assists in lowering food cost and waste, properly labels and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
- work as a team, helping all team members to complete the required activities that ensure we blow away Guest expectations
- perform duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines
- perform additional duties as requested
- lives the Brand
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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